The bodies of a man and a child have been found in separate locations in west Dublin, with Gardai launching an investigation into the discoveries – this is a breaking news story
The bodies of a man and a child have been found in separate locations in west Dublin. The grim discoveries were made in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot early today, reports the Irish Mirror.
It’s understood the deceased are a father and his young son, however their identities and causes of death have yet to be confirmed.
A Gardai spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services were called to a domestic residence in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot this morning at approximately 8:30am. A body of a male (aged in his 40s) was discovered deceased at the scene.
“In follow up enquiries the body of a male child was discovered at a domestic residence in Clondalkin. Both locations have been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
“The Coroner has been notified and the services of the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested. The body of the male adult has been removed from the scene to the city morgue. The body of the male child remains at the scene.
“Post-mortem examinations will be arranged in due course. The results of these examinations will assist Gardaí in determining the course of the investigation.
“The investigation is being carried out under a Senior Investigating Officer. No additional information is available at this time.”
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